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The School Dentist has carried out at the Open Air School
four complete inspections of the children's teeth. The following
table shows briefly the dental work carried out:—
Number of children examined by the School Dentist 383
Number of children referred for treatment 114
Number of children treated by School Dentist 111
As a result of the Medical Officer's periodic examinations, a
number of the children have been recommended certain treatment
as follows:—
Administration of Milk in School 35
Administration of Cod-liver Oil Emulsion 32
Administration of Malt and Oil, Parrish's Food, etc. 5
To see Oculist 9
Treatment for Otorrhœa, Blepharitis, etc. 10
To see Orthopaedic Surgeon re Remedial Exercises, etc. 11
To see Dentist 16
To attend Rheumatism Clinic 2
To attend Aural Clinic 10
Recommendations have also been made to the Head Teacher
as to the amount of exercise individual children should undergo,
and also as to the taking of shower-baths and natural sunshine.
10. Physical Training.—The following is the report of the
Supervising Instructor in Physical Training:—
I.—Staff.
No addition has been made to the staff during the year.
II.—Duties and Organisation.
The duties of the Supervising Instructor in Physical Training
continue to be of an advisory, instructional, and supervisory character
as regards the physical training (inclusive of swimming instruction
and organised games) throughout all the schools under the
jurisdiction of the Authority. As formerly, such duties are inclusive
of staff conferences and practical demonstrations, and are governed,
as is also the instruction given, by the various relevant Syllabuses
issued from time to time by the Board of Education for use in
schools. Regular and systematic visits have been made during the
year to the schools, the public baths, and the several playing fields.
III.—Special Features.
(a) During the winter months classes in physical training for